ASUS is updating their Mini PC ExpertCenter with Intel 13th Generation processors. The ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 is a small formfactor PC that can pack up to an Intel Core i7-13500H, up to 32GB DDR5-4800MHz RAM, and can house two PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
The mini PC will only come with Intel Iris Xe graphics but will support two Thunderbolt 4 connections that should be able to expand graphics capabilities via an external GPU. ASUS is outfitting it with plenty of USB and display connectivity but allows you to have a customizable port that can be changed to a DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI, COM Port, VGA, or another 2.5Gb Ethernet LAN.
The company is using a new thermal module with a special heatpipe for better heat dissipation, while an aluminum heatsink enables improved conductivity. You can set your own smart fan control for either quiet operation or additional performance in sustained loads.
Check out its specifications below:
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13600H, Core i7-13500H |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR5-4800MHz, 2x SO-DIMM |
| Storage | Up to 2TB NVMe SSD, Up to 1x 1TB 2.5-inch HDD, 2x PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 1x 2.5-inch SATA |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6/WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Front I/O | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Combo Jack |
| Rear I/O | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x Configurable Port (DP 1.4, HDMI, COM, VGA, 2.5Gb LAN), 1x 2.5Gb RJ-45 LAN, 1x Padlock Ring, 1x DC-In |
| Side I/O | 1x Kensington Lock |
| OS | Without OS, Windows 11, Windows 11 Pro |
| Dimensions | 120 x 130 x 58mm |
| Weight | Starts at 750g |
Pricing and availability for the ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1 are yet to be announced. It seems that the mini PC will arrive in the Philippines soon but no exact date yet.
